TRFor English-taught programs in Latvia, you usually apply with English at B2 level or higher. The English-taught medicine program at Rīga Stradiņš University takes 6 years, and the 2026/2027 tuition is 13,500 EUR a year. Before the residence permit file, the university that invites the student has the invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP).
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Application, exam and interview steps run through the university you choose. At Riga Business School, every applicant takes the RBS Math Entrance Exercise, which tests high school algebra only. For English, at least B2 level is asked, for example IELTS 6.0. The University of Latvia also asks for proof of English proficiency. Applicants who studied in English in some countries are exempt.
An academic bachelor's degree is 180 to 240 ECTS credits and a master's degree is 120 ECTS credits. Study in Latvia gives the bachelor's as 3 to 4 years. At Rīga Stradiņš University, English-taught medicine takes 6 years and the International Business bachelor's takes 3 years. At RSU, classes for students entering in September 2027 start on 1 September 2027. Medicine and dentistry also have a February intake. The February 2027 term opens on 2 February.
At RSU, English-taught medicine for 2026/2027 is €13,500 a year and dentistry is €15,500. Students who start these two programs also pay a one-time registration fee of €1,800. In Riga Business School's business bachelor's, a non-EU student pays €7,550 a year for 2026/2027.
A full-time bachelor's student can work up to 20 hours a week during the term and up to 40 hours a week during holidays. There is no hour limit for full-time master's and doctoral students.
The residence permit is given for the length of study plus 4 months after it ends. Master's and doctoral graduates can ask for a 9-month extension to look for a job. This request is made before the current permit ends, and approval is not certain.
The universities are the country's top three schools according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Examples from current fees for international students, as published on the schools' own pages.
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Look at the summer schools in Latvia. In 2026, LU, RTU and the Art Academy of Latvia ran six summer schools. All of them were for university students.
Follow the 2027 dates and fee of the LU Latvian Language and Culture Summer School on its page. The 2027 information has not been published yet.
Choose the group that fits your level. The LU summer school accepts people with no Latvian at all, and those at A1+ and B1 level.
We suggest asking VFS Global or the Latvian representation which visa type you need for a short course.
In 2026, the last day for paying participants to apply and send proof of payment was 15 July. Applicants who needed an EU visa also sent their bank receipt by the same date.
The LU summer school ran from 5 to 18 August in 2026. When the 2027 dates are announced, plan your trip.
Choose the target universities and English-taught programs. Note the English and exam requirements of each program.
RSU holds an Open Day for international applicants.
Applications for the RSU International Business bachelor's for September 2027 opened on 1 September 2026. The last day for non-EU applicants who need a visa is 1 May 2027. For countries with additional evaluation, it is 1 April 2027.
RSU medicine and dentistry applications open for the September 2027 term. The last day for non-EU applicants who need a visa is 1 May 2027. For countries with additional evaluation, it is 1 April 2027.
After admission, the university has your invitation approved at PMLP. The University of Latvia asks for the full first-year tuition to be paid before the visa application.
Turkish citizens apply to VFS Global for a 90-day multiple-entry D visa. The residence permit application is made to PMLP in Latvia. According to LU, the residence permit process can take longer than 45 days.
Classes start at RSU. Welcome Week is from 26 to 30 August 2027.
Choose the target master's programs. Start preparing your bachelor's transcript and an English translation of your diploma.
RSU holds an Open Day for international applicants. Master's applicants can join too.
RSU master's applications for the September 2027 term opened on 1 September 2026.
Prepare your proof of English proficiency. The University of Latvia asks for this from applicants who did not study in the listed English-speaking countries.
Last application day for non-EU applicants who need a visa to RSU master's programs. For countries with additional evaluation, the last day is 1 April 2027.
After admission, the university has your invitation approved at PMLP. Then you apply for the D visa through VFS Global.
Classes start at RSU. Welcome Week is from 26 to 30 August 2027.
Full-time bachelor's students can work up to 20 hours a week during the term and up to 40 hours during holidays. There is no hour limit for full-time master's and doctoral students.
According to PMLP, a student must show financial means of 500 EUR a month. Study in Latvia recommends working with the international office of the chosen university for visa and permit procedures.
Last checked: October 2026. Rules and amounts can change. We check the current situation together before you apply.
An academic bachelor's degree is 180 to 240 ECTS and a professional bachelor's is 240 ECTS. Study in Latvia states bachelor's programs as 3 to 4 years. Application, exam and interview steps run through the chosen university. The English-taught medicine program at Rīga Stradiņš University takes 6 years.
Academic and professional master's programs are 120 ECTS. You apply to the chosen university.
Latvia has programs taught in English, and these usually ask for English at B2 level or higher. For example, Rīga Stradiņš University offers its medicine program in English.
According to Study in Latvia, yearly fees for international students start below 1,600 EUR for some bachelor's programs and go up to 15,000 EUR in health and medicine. Rīga Stradiņš University charges a yearly fee of 13,500 EUR for its English-taught medicine program in the 2026/2027 academic year.
For study at an accredited higher education institution, you get a residence permit. Before the documents are submitted, the inviting institution must have its invitation approved at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA). Study in Latvia suggests contacting the international office of the chosen university for the visa process.
A student must show financial means of 500 EUR a month.
Full-time bachelor's students can work up to 20 hours a week during the term and up to 40 hours a week during holidays. There is no hour limit for full-time master's and doctoral students.
The residence permit is given for the length of study plus 4 months after study ends. Master's and doctoral graduates can also ask for a 9-month extension to look for a job. This request must be made before the current permit ends, and approval is not certain.
Yes. Rīga Stradiņš University gives English-taught medicine as a 6-year program, and the 2026/2027 yearly tuition is €13,500. A one-time registration fee of €1,800 is also paid at the start. For the September 2027 term, applicants who need a visa apply between 1 March and 1 May 2027.
For full-time study you need a residence permit, and first the university has your invitation approved at PMLP. Turkish citizens apply to VFS Global for a 90-day multiple-entry D visa. After you enter Latvia, you apply for the residence permit at PMLP.
English-taught programs usually ask for at least B2. Riga Business School defines this as 6.0 in IELTS and also holds a math exam. The University of Latvia asks for proof of proficiency from applicants who did not study in the English-speaking countries on its list.
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